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Thea is an American sitcom that premiered September 8, 1993 on ABC, and last aired on February 16, 1994, for a total of 19 episodes. Starring comedian Thea Vidale, the series marked the first time an African American female comedian was the star of a series named after her.
Original Release
09/08/1993 on ABC
US Release
09/08/1993
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Thea Vidale | Thea Turrell |
| Adam Jeffries | Jarvis Turrell Jr. |
| Jason Weaver | Jerome Turrell |
| Brandy Norwood | Danesha Turrell |
| Brenden Jefferson | James Turrell |
| Cleavant Derricks | Charles |
| Yvette Wilson | Lynette |
| Arvie Lowe Jr. | Otis |
| Wesley Jonathan | Riddick |
| Miguel A. Núñez Jr. | Rickey |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | Wednesday, 08 September 1993 |
| 2 | Jerome Makes the Grade | Wednesday, 15 September 1993 |
| 3 | Dirty Laundry | Wednesday, 22 September 1993 |
| 4 | How I Got Over | Wednesday, 29 September 1993 |
| 5 | To Tell the Truth | Wednesday, 06 October 1993 |
| 6 | Artie's Party | Wednesday, 13 October 1993 |
| 7 | Here Comes Mr. Gordon | Wednesday, 20 October 1993 |
| 8 | Birthday Girl | Wednesday, 03 November 1993 |
| 9 | Danesha Loooves Leonard | Wednesday, 17 November 1993 |
| 10 | Mama, I'm Full | Wednesday, 24 November 1993 |
| 11 | Good Stock | Wednesday, 01 December 1993 |
| 12 | A Christmas Story | Wednesday, 15 December 1993 |
| 13 | Danesha Project | Wednesday, 05 January 1994 |
| 14 | Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow | Wednesday, 12 January 1994 |
| 15 | Who's Zoomin' Who? | Wednesday, 19 January 1994 |
| 16 | Of Fish and Men | Wednesday, 02 February 1994 |
| 17 | Call Me Thea | Wednesday, 09 February 1994 |
| 18 | T.C.B. | Wednesday, 16 February 1994 |
| 19 | Pie Queen and the Loan Duck | Wednesday, 23 February 1994 |
| 20 | Episode 2 |
Directors
Jay Sandrich, Chuck Vinson, John Bowab, Paul Kreppel, Tony Singletary, Linda Day
Writers
Michelle Jones, Bernie Kukoff, Tom Devanney, Teri Schaffer, Bill Bryan, David Kukoff, Don Seigel, Lenore G. Bunt, F.J. Pratt, David Pollock, Dan Cohen, Elias Davis, Gary Hardwick
Creators
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Thea Vidale | Thea Turrell |
| Adam Jeffries | Jarvis Turrell Jr. |
| Jason Weaver | Jerome Turrell |
| Brandy Norwood | Danesha Turrell |
| Brenden Jefferson | James Turrell |
| Cleavant Derricks | Charles |
| Yvette Wilson | Lynette |
| Arvie Lowe Jr. | Otis |
| Wesley Jonathan | Riddick |
| Miguel A. Núñez Jr. | Rickey |
| Kenny Ford Jr. | Leonard |
| James Boyce | Bob / Farley Reynolds |
| Blake Clark | Roy Bennett |
| Michelle Thomas | Keanda / Kendea |
| Dennis Burkley | Walt Henderson |
| Ellia English | Rose |
| Susan Beaubian | Toni |
| Patrick Y. Malone | Thomas |
| Todd Susman | Coach Tolliver |
| Bebe Drake | Carlotta |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Andrew Susskind | Executive Producer |
| Bernie Kukoff | Executive Producer |
| Bill Bryan | Executive Producer |
| Mary Ellen Jones | Producer |
| Suzy Mamann-Greenberg | Producer |
| Tom Devanney | Producer |
| Danita Patterson | Producer |
